Mali Twist

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Mali Twist
NR 2 hr 9 minDrama
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Mali, 1960. The youth of Bamako dance the twist to rock and roll music newly imported from the West and dream of political renewal. Samba, a young socialist, falls for spirited Lara during one of his missions to the bush. To escape her forced marriage, she secretly flees with him to the city. But Lara’s husband won’t let them be and the Revolution soon brings painful disillusions as they dream of a future together.
StarringStéphane BakAlicia Da Luz GomesDioucounda Koma
DirectorRobert Guédiguian

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Movie Budget:$4,555,200
Original Language:French
Production Companies:Agat Films & Cie / Ex Nihilo, Peripheria Productions, Karoninka, France 3 Cinéma, Canal+ International
Mali Twist on the Web:Official Website
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historical